Delhi (officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi – NCT), is one of the world’s megacities and its urban district, New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India.
Since time immemorial, Delhi has been the strategic and administrative capital of mighty empires and powerful kingdoms, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The modern city of Delhi is a bustling metropolis, serving as the seat of the Indian Government, a vibrant melting pot of various cultures and traditions, and a thriving international business hub – a true microcosm of India.
Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru is the capital city of the state of Karnataka. Popularly known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, it is amongst the largest technology clusters in the world. It is also home to many innovators and inventors.
Established in the year 1998, the Bangalore office of Kochhar & Co. is distinguished as having India’s leading Technology Law practice.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is the capital city of the State of Maharashtra and is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. The city ranks amongst the foremost centres of commerce globally, generating over 6% of India’s GDP. The city is home to several important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and serves as corporate headquarters to behemoths of Indian industry and multinational corporations. Mumbai also has two major ports which collectively provide India’s largest port facilities.
Chennai, the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, is the largest industrial and commercial centre of South India. Popularly known as the ‘The Gateway to South India’ it is the largest port city and a preferred manufacturing and automobile hub for numerous Indian and foreign corporations. The city has a sizeable IT & ITES industry and is also India’s leading outsourcing hub.
Hyderabad is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh. Over the last two decades, the city has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing economic hubs and has attracted investments across varied hi-tech sectors including IT & ITES, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, Textiles, Mines & Minerals.
Gurgaon, popularly known as ‘India’s Millennium city’, is in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is a prominent commercial hub of India. In the last two decades, Gurgaon has attracted sizeable investments and houses the Indian headquarters of numerous multinational corporations as well as large domestic companies. It is one of the fastest-growing strategic locations being regarded as the financial and industrial hotspot in northern India.
Being strategically located among the tri-states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh; Chandigarh has been an epicentre of commercial activities. The presence of quality infrastructure and the development of industrial and technology parks in the adjoining cities over the years, have given the much-needed impetus, transforming it into one of the major business hubs in northern India alike the Delhi-NCR.
Chicago (Illinois) is an international hub for finance, commerce and industry and home to some of the largest Fortune Global 500 & 100 corporations. Strategically located, the Kochhar Chicago office is headed by a leading U.S. attorney and a former General Counsel with over 35 years of professional experience.
Toronto, the business and financial capital of Canada and home to North America’s fastest growing technology market is the most recent city where the firm has established an office. Kochhar & Co. Associates Inc. provides local support to Canadian companies with business interests in India. The office is particularly active in providing advice on the laws of India with respect to technology, banking and intellectual property law issues. The Toronto office also serves as a catalyst for our rapidly growing oil and gas practice. The new office is our second North American presence, continuing to foster the firm’s mission to offer extensive guidance and legal expertise to global organizations doing business in India.